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Tomorrow is going to be a very hot day in NSW, with temperatures of 43C predicted right across the Sydney metro area. Coupled with predictions of extremely strong winds (60-80kph), government officials are warning of catastrophic bushfire conditions, particularly in areas like the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

Apparently this combination of hot weather and winds are leading to the NSW Rural Fire Service predicting a high potential for severe, extreme and or even catastrophic bushfires across the state. The following tweet from the RFS shows the current thnking:

Everyone in such an area should closely monitor reports of fire outbreaks. In 2013 there are some good new options for this, complementing tried and tested methods like local radio and television broadcasts, including:

This new app is terrific. It geolocates you (if you allow the app to use your location), and then plots up-to-date information from the RFS about fires that might be in your area, and their status, along with any other information.